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19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane
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19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane

19th century
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19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive WeatherVane

The model steam train at the top of this Weathervane is hand made in Cornish copper, the Locomotive is quite detailed in its construction, it has a plume of smoke coming from its chimney, 6 wheels and buffers front and back

The train sits above bronze N,S, E and W wind arrows which in its turn is over a copper ball, all this is original and on an iron rod.

The train is sound, there is a bit of damage, one wheel is slightly buckled, one of the bands holding the boiler is missing, one has come loose and one is broken and it has a natural verdigris patina

The Overall height of the Weathervane is slightly adjustable at 59” and to is 18” in diameter

The train is 16” high, 17” long and 6” wide

HP183

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Copper Train Weathervane to the 19th Century.

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SA528962
Dealers Internal Reference
TSH183
Description
19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive WeatherVane

The model steam train at the top of this Weathervane is hand made in Cornish copper, the Locomotive is quite detailed in its construction, it has a plume of smoke coming from its chimney, 6 wheels and buffers front and back

“
The train sits above bronze N,S, E and W wind arrows which in its turn is over a copper ball, all this is original and on an iron rod.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand.
fig 1. 19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane

The train is sound, there is a bit of damage, one wheel is slightly buckled, one of the bands holding the boiler is missing, one has come loose and one is broken and it has a natural verdigris patina

The Overall height of the Weathervane is slightly adjustable at 59” and to is 18” in diameter

The train is 16” high, 17” long and 6” wide

HP183

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Copper Train Weathervane to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA528962
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TSH183
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Archive I A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand.

19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive Weathervane

Archive II A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand. View IX
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A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand.
19th C Cornish Copper Folk Art Steam Train, Locomotive WeatherVane
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A nineteenth-century copper weather vane shaped like a steam locomotive train with verdigris patina, featuring directional cardinal points on a cast iron stand.
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  • ObjectWeather Vanes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialCopper, Iron, Brass
  • ColourVerdigris Green
  • MotifsSteam locomotive silhouette, Cardinal directional points, Verdigris patina, Cast iron base
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian folk art weather vane depicts a steam train locomotive and stands 150 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. The handcrafted Cornish copper train features a plume of smoke above its chimney, six detailed wheels, and buffers at the front and back, all displaying a natural verdigris green patina. One wheel is slightly buckled, a boiler band is missing, another is loose, and a third is broken. The sculpture rotates above bronze cardinal directional points marked N, S, E, and W, with a copper ball situated below on the central iron rod. The entire assembly mounts upon a heavy, ornate cast iron base with scrolled feet, connected via a slender vertical metal support. In a modern interior, this industrial loft accessory sits upright in an empty corner to serve as a distinctive decorative focal point.

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Weather vanes served as practical navigational and meteorological instruments throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, placed atop buildings to show wind direction. Local metalsmiths and artisans crafted customized designs, such as steam trains or local livestock, turning functional roof fittings into expressions of regional folk art and social identity.

Traditional weather vanes were primarily constructed from sheet copper, wrought iron, zinc, and cast iron. Copper was preferred for the top rotating silhouette due to its malleability and resistance to atmospheric corrosion, while iron was commonly used for the central directionals and mounting rods.

Authentic period weather vanes feature hand-soldered seams, irregular hand-hammered tooling marks, and natural surface oxidisation or verdigris patina. Original directionals often show authentic age wear around the central collar and mounting points rather than modern uniform casting marks.

Interior designers frequently display floor-mounted or stand-mounted weather vanes as freestanding sculptural art. Placed in entryways, living room alcoves, or sunrooms, their aged metallic textures and distinct silhouettes provide contrast against contemporary neutral backdrops.

To preserve the historical verdigris surface, avoid abrasive metal polishes or harsh chemical cleaning solutions. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, and maintain the piece in an indoor environment to prevent further atmospheric deterioration.
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